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Thanks for your response.

The fluid level does not change but the rear chamber shows movement when the pedal is repeatedly pushed and released.

After several hours I went back to the car and decided to have my helper work the pedal and I would try a traditional bleeding procedure. Working in the proper sequence I ran some more fluid through it.

The top bleeders on both front calipers produced some air. Not a lot but there was some air there. After doing all the valves I checked and the pads were making contact with the rotors (which they were not doing previously).

I made some aggressive stabs at the pedal and while it still had more travel than I am used to it was holding a firm pedal. I went around and bled each valve again and the top bleeder on one of the front calipers once again expelled a little air. I think the pedal travel was shortened and the rotors are now being gripped by the pad. I started the car and the pedal is much firmer. When placed in gear the brakes will hold the rotors from turning.

I am going to wait until morning and give in one more round of bleeding before taking a careful test drive.

At this point I think I would guess that the air was in the front calipers and pressure bleeding them did not force it out. Even though I tapped on the calipers perhaps air bells were still clinging on the inside? I am sure I did not introduce any air into the system while flushing.

Thanks for everyone's interest.

Randy